(Video) Colin Duriez – “Tolkien in Wartime”

The following is a plenary talk from the Inklings Fellowship’s An Inklings Week in Oxford. This one is by Colin Duriez. His title was “Tolkien in Wartime.” It was given at St. Giles Church on Friday, July 22, 2016. Please note that the video was NOT professionally recorded. It was done by me using my Galaxy …

C.S. Lewis: A Biography of Friendship (Colin Duriez)

Colin Duriez is what you might call “an expert to the experts.” He is among the top writers/scholars on not only C.S. Lewis, but also J.R.R. Tolkien. Just releasing now is his book C.S. Lewis: A Biography of Friendship. William O’Flaherty spoke with him about this title and why he chose to portray the life of …

Anniversary Reflections #2

Many are reflecting on the 50th anniversary of C.S. Lewis’s death, but today (11/29) is the 115th anniversary of his birth. The follow interview features three people I’ve had as a guest previously sharing their thoughts on several questions I asked them related to aspects of Lewis’s works they’ve enjoyed and how his material has impacted their life. These guests are Peter Williams, Dr. Charlie Starr and Colin Duriez.
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VIDEO of Sacrifice in The Lord of the Rings (Dr. Sarah Waters)

Dr. Sarah Waters spoke on “Sacrifice in The Lord of the Rings” at the Inklings Weekend in Montreat on April 2, 2023. The theme of the weekend was “The Legacy of J.R.R. Tolkien Fifty Years After His Death.” Inkling Weekend in Montreat is an annual event in Montreat, NC at Montreat College hosted by Drs. …

(PODCAST) Initial Reactions to The Rings of Power (Sørina Higgins)

The first season of The Rings of Power recently began. The following is a conversation with Dr. Sørina Higgins about her initial reactions to the first two episodes. William O’Flaherty recorded this with her the day before she was giving a talk about the Holy Grail.  Sørina actually attended one of the premiers of The Rings …

(UPDATED) Complete List of Inklings Week in Oxford 2022

The following is a list of the talks given at “An Inklings Week in Oxford 2022” by Inklings Fellowship. They were shared LIVE on their Facebook group for nearly all of the events. PLEASE NOTE: The talks from July 4th are now included. Day 1: Plenary from James Como: https://fb.watch/eQ3Iwgh9Bc/ Don King: https://fb.watch/eQ3QTHm45r/ Sarah Waters: …

[PODCAST] Walter Hooper Tribute – Episode 1

UPDATED 1/12/21 This is the first of several podcasts to honor the legacy of Walter Hooper who died on December 7, 2020. His funeral is scheduled for January 8th at the Oxford Oratory at 11 am local time. Most are aware he served as the Literary Executor of the C.S. Lewis Estate for many years. …

(2020CCSLQ-4) 2020 Confirming C.S. Lewis Quotes – Episode 4

posted 8/8/2020; revised 8/15/2020 INTRODUCTION This is the 4th in a series devoted to clarifying whether or not C.S. Lewis wrote something you’ve seen quoted in a book and/or shared on social media. Each post examines one quote that I became aware of examining since my book, The Misquotable C.S. Lewis came out in early …